| ISSN Series: | Red Book: Report of the Committee on Infectious Diseases | | Discipline: | Infectious Dis | | Subject Definition: | Communicable Diseases; Child | | NLM Class: | WC 100 | | LC Class: | RJ401 | | Abstract: | New in Red Book: Standardized approach to disease prevention through immunizations, antimicrobial prophylaxis and infection control practices have been updated throughout. 2012 childhood and adolescent immunization schedules added. Updated information on hypersensitivity reactions after immunizations. The latest on sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in adolescents and children. Updated coverage of adenovirus, arbovirus, candidiasis, clostridium infections, clostridium difficle, cyclosporiasis, cytomegalovirus, enteroviruses, Escherichia coli diarrhea, human calicivirus infections, meningococcal infections, pediculosis capitis, pertussis, pneumococcal infections, rotavirus, and more. Updated information on hepatitis A and hepatitis B. Updated information on Group B streptococcal infections. Extensively rewritten chapter on coronavirus to update epidemiology New chapter on dengue. Significantly revised chapters on herpes simplex and HIV infection Vaccine recommendations for using MMR or MMRV vaccines have been updated. Recommendations for screening females for HPV infection and for immunizing females and males with HPV vaccine are provided. Updated section on drugs for parasitic infections and more! |
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